In this episode, we talk about sleep deprivation: the routines we try to maintain, the habits that sabotage us, and the surprisingly creative ways we've managed to function on far too little sleep.

We share some of our most memorable sleep-deprived stories, reflect on what our ideal sleeping environments look like, and explore the small rituals, experiments, and lifestyle changes that have helped us sleep better over the years.

From late-night overthinking and doomscrolling to blackout curtains, bedtime routines, and learning how to slow down, we unpack our complicated relationship with rest and why good sleep often feels easier to talk about than to achieve.

No miracle sleep hacks, no perfect morning routines. Just two tired friends trying to understand why sleep matters so much and why it's often the first thing we sacrifice.

Question for the club: What's one thing that consistently helps you get a better night's sleep, and what's the habit that keeps getting in the way?

In this episode, we talk about showing our emotions, especially sadness, and why it can feel so complicated depending on where we come from. Growing up in Asian and Latin American cultures, we learned different messages about crying, vulnerability, strength, and what emotions are acceptable to show.

We dive into the cultural context behind emotional expression, share some personal stories about crying (and trying not to cry), and reflect on our experiences with both traditional and non-traditional forms of mental health support and healing.

No expert advice, no emotional rulebook. Just two sensitive friends exploring what it means to feel deeply, express honestly, and make space for emotions that are often hidden away.

Question for the club: How was sadness treated in your family or culture growing up, and how has that shaped the way you express your emotions today?

In this episode, we talk about feeling getting stuck:  creatively, emotionally, professionally, and in life. That strange place where you know something needs to shift, but you’re not exactly sure what, how, or when.

We also bring into the conversation three books that have helped us think differently about creativity, purpose, and life: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, and The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.

No perfect answers, no five-step plan. Just two sensitive friends trying to understand what it means to feel stuck and how we slowly find our way back to movement.

Question for the club: when you get stuck, what do you do to get out of it?

Ever felt like your life is one big puzzle and you're still trying to find where the pieces fit?

No one really knows what they're doing. Welcome to the club.

About this podcast

Two sensitive friends, Maria and Nora, trying to make sense of life, one conversation at a time.

Sensitive People Club is a podcast for people who feel deeply, think a lot, and are still figuring life out.

Through honest conversations, stories, and reflections, we explore friendship, love, identity, change, and everything in between.